“We explained to them the importance of them having a commitment to Jackson and to us,” said Jackson City Councilman Quentin Whitwell. “That’s my job.”

However, the future of Sam’s Club is still uncertain.

Developers in Madison said the store will be relocating to the city, frustrating some of its loyal Jackson shoppers.

“It’s Sam’s, you know, and you don’t have a choice,” said Laquita Hatcher. “I probably would go out to Pearl because it’s closer to where I live, but it would really be frustrating that another business that I frequent is moving.”

16 WAPT News reached out to Walmart, Sam’s Club's parent company, for comment, but the calls were not returned.